Checkering and carving gunstocks with monty kennedy is a popular and specialized field of making gunstocks look, grip, and feel better. A couple were what some hunters call gun safe queens that seldom, if ever, see use in the field. This is the ultimate book for checkering and carving gunstocks. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. Americas leading stockmakers have contributed photographs of their handiwork and fullsize line drawings of checkering and carving patterns. Carving gunstocks powerzy455512020 adobe acrobat reader dcdownload adobe acrobat reader dc ebook pdf.
If you seek elegance and a refined, cultivated, topquality checkering or carving job for your gunstock, this is one place that stands out. E unopera vasta e specializzata di 244 pagine di testo e alcune 300 illustrazioni tecnici che coprono il soggetto completamente dal punto di vista. Check out kelly thurgoods wildwood collection big game volume 1. Actually, it is more of a carving technique since special gauges are used. The checkering and carving of gunstocks by monty kennedy. My custom designs add beauty, value and desirability to the guns i work on and transform ordinary guns into heirloom works of art. Find this pin and more on woodworking ideas by dennis. Photographs and illustrations include modern, traditional, and antique style work.
In the english literature, checkering is often spelled chequering. Discussion in free classifieds started by fiocchi, jan 4, 2017. Working with wood has always been a part of my life in one form or another. We used a 45watt helix with the following settings. This book covers all different types of checkering and carving, for example. Hand checkering just carving, its one thing to checker on a flat surface compared to doing it on a gunstock because of the curved surfaces. After the checkering is done, you may apply your favorite finish to the checkered and carved areas. Gunstock finishing and checkering a to z introduction. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Checkering and carving of gunstocks cherry tree toys. To have checkering and carving of gunstocks at your side is to have the fastest and best way to transform gunstock smoothness into functional, practical, and pleasingtotheeye works of art. Checkering are rows of parallel grooves that cross at a given angle to form little diamond shapes.
Here well walk you through the steps of creating this engraved gun stock. Down east books checkering and carving of gunstocks. We can also recreate traditional patterns for restoration projects, refinish and checker existing plain gunstocks, repair worn or damaged areas of existing checkering and can even convert. Gunstock carving patterns free patterns wood carving. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. You have only to use it for a few minutes to convince yourself that we really have made it possible to do a professional job of checkering more easily and faster than with other products. Gunstock carving is a rewarding hobby and an even better occupation. The checkering and carving of gunstocks monty kennedy. I offer a unique service of painting portraits of loved ones, or. Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. Oct 10, 20 checkering takes time, patience and skill. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. I enjoy the warm feel of wood and the natural beauty in the woodgrain.
Gunstock carving patterns free patterns wood carving designs. Excellent content a true industry standard book, but the kindle version appears to be just a pdf copy, making the photos and example diagrams very difficult to see detail clearly, and with thi9s topic, its all about detail. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. Using more than 470 technical illustrations, some of the top craftsmen tell about distinctive checkering and carving techniques. In a perfect world, all gunstocks would be made from french walnut. Checkering and carving of gunstocks by monty kennedy track. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. The function of checkering is to give the shooter more grip on the stock especially when wet or greasy. Stock checkering templates rifle checkering kits checkering on rifle stock custom checkering on rifles 1 2 3 related searches for rifle checkering templates gunstock carving tools ehow how to videos, articles. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. A handcarved gunstock adds both beauty and value to a firearm.
In the popular and specialized field of making gunstock look better, feel better and grip better, this look at how its done covers virtually every basic pattern, tool and method. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. The official home of fox chapel publishing, publishers of bestselling woodworking, woodcarving, scroll saw, woodturning, pyrography books and magazines. If you use a single cutter, you can do different things, like where the diamonds are flat instead of pointed. Checkering carving gunstocks by kennedy monty abebooks. Joe cummings specializes in custom gunstock carving. My work meets the highest standards of woodworking craftsmanship. He has perfected many patterns such as the basketweave and the fishscale.
I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. Some of the carvings i would like produce are simular to those on the fine old shutzen rifles. Wood carving designs wood carving patterns chip carving bone carving walking sticks and canes gun art metal engraving stock art metal projects hunting firearms. An engraved checkering pattern on a gun stock makes a great customized gift for any gun or shooting enthusiast. Anoher type of checkering is fish scale checkering.
It doesnt waste time on fancy words and with impossible art. Each pattern is full size for easy transfer and use. We have no problem doing presentable checkering on american walnut, but prefer to use coarser 18 line per inch. Where can i get quality artwork for my carving projects. Apart from a couple dunks in the top righ hand quadrant of the front cover its immaculate asking. Not only do you get the actual photography of the animal, but you even get a high quality black and white version of the animal to carve from. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Download pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks book full free. Custom stock and pistol grip checkering and carving. I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. Bill janney, the author offers three fullcolor, stepbystep carving demonstrations throughout the book.
The doiron type 1 is the cutter of choice for laying out master lines and giving you a straight, sharp line along the barrel channel. Carvinggunstockspowerzy455512020 adobe acrobat reader. Checkering and carving gunstocks hummul carving company. Available with your choice of a 332 or 316 inch cutters, the type two cutters are shorter and are perfect for getting you into, and out of tight spots, leaving only sharp even diamonds as an end product. With acrobat reader dc you can do more than just open and view pdf files its easy to add annotations to documents using a complete set of commenting tools take your. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. Gunstock carving i too am looking for a book of patterns and instructions on how to relief carve gunstocks.
Checkering and carving of gunstocks available for download and read online in other formats. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. Its dense grain makes it a breeze to do nearperfect checkering. Monty covers how its done with every basic pattern, tool, and method. Dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills.
With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job. Some were well used and worn and every nick in their stock told a story. Rms custom can optionally produce fine line checkering at 26 or 28 lines per inch, depending on the wood grain and density, in your pattern of choice. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser. Engraving classes wood carving gun stock carving hobby. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. It is an extensive and specialized work of 244 text pages and some 300 technical illustrations that cover its subject fully from both utilitarian and decorative standpoints. These styles of checkering and carving are presented in much depth. A wellexecuted pattern or motif on a handcarved stock enhances the personal and monetary value of any gun.
Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. Power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. To wick perspiration away from the hands during shooting and as decoration. However, in the german speaking countries it is quite popular.
Your patterns welcome, just send me a picture and ill carve it. Nov 04, 2016 wood carving designs wood carving patterns chip carving bone carving walking sticks and canes gun art metal engraving stock art metal projects hunting firearms. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm. If the stock is unfinished, i will apply truoil gunstock finish before and after i carve it. Gunstock carving by joe cummings custom gunstock carving. In this video series, kurts custom carving and checkering will walk.
Gunstock carving books hummul carving company, wood. Not the heavy type but like that you see on fine funiture. Checkering and carving gunstocks checkering and carving gunstocks with monty kennedy is a popular and specialized field of making gunstocks look, grip, and feel better. Youre sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project, from basic checkering to dramatic huntingrelated scenes. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in.
Excellent choices are provided for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and. Checkering and carving of gunstocks by monty kennedy. Most gunstocks, however, are made from american walnut which has a more open grain. Create your own oneofakind functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come with this treasury of classic gunstock carving patterns. Unfollow gunstock checkering tools to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have never seen this technique being used in britain or america. Pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook. There are very few tools needed in gunstock carving and the materials are easy to find. Down east books checkering and carving of gunstocks brownells. Pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks download full. Vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. Gunstocks portfolio of my gunstock carving i have done carvings on new guns, old guns, antique guns. Gunstock carving and checkering a to z tiborasaurusrex. If you do any carving at all, you can use checkering for some of the background areas.
Dual co2 lasers wood gunstock checkering dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. Checkering and carving of gunstocks as practiced by many of americas leading stock makers. Samworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fullsize line drawings and photos of checkering and carving patterns by americas leading stockmakers. I have a passion for woodcarving, especially custom gunstock carvings.
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